St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-25
THE WHEELS GO ROUND
The Legislative Machinery Will Be Put in
Motion Again at 10 O'Clock This
Morning.
Some of the More Important Bills and
Measures That Are Now Under
Consideration.
An Omnibus City Bonds Bill Asking
for Two and Half Million
Dollars,
And Bill to Make the South Half of
Ramsey County the Future
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a fter a three-days' rest the legislature
convenes at 10 o'clock, and it is not too
much to expect that it will make things
mum for the balance of the week. The
members who were opposed to the vacation
will take sweet revenge by compelling the
adjournment advocates to make up for lost
time. There will undoubtedly be flood of
bills during the week, as not more than
one-third of those that are to be introduced
have put in an appearance. The important
committees have their hands full already.
but this will have no effect in shutting Off
the source of supply. The committees have
Deen buSlIy engaged in considering the
bills introduced, and but few of a general
nature. that are Of state interest, have
been reported back to the house
for discussion. 1t is believed that some OF
these will be reached this week. When
the debates begin there wi II be some lively
times. Heretofore the sessions have been
dull and free from interest. Donnely's
bills to tax railroad companies and relating
to freedom of markets will be the first to
get through. Both have been favorably
reported by the committees to whom they
were referred. The former has been con-
sidered in commi ttee of the whole, and
will next come up on third reading and
final passage.
1t is doubtful if Donnelly can bold the
farmer members together in support Of his
bill providing for annual sessions of the
legislature. A good deal of opposition is
expressed to it. AS rule it is admitted
that more frequent sessions are needed.
but the question of expense comes up. and
that is a settler in the minds of the farmer,
who is generally an economist. Donnelly,
with his oily eloquence. may con-
vince them against their wills, but it is
doubtful. Nothing has been heard of the
bill to abolish the state oil inspector since it
was introduced by Mr.. Keyes and referred
to the committee on judiciary. A house
member was trying
TO FIND OUT SOMETHING
about it yesterday. He intimated that there
were queer suspicious abroad regarding it.
The suspicion took the form of rumor
that as soon as Willis was appointed by
Gov. McGill a strong and active movement
was organized to prevent the passage of the
Keyes bill. The plan was to kill the bill
entirely; if this could not be accomplished
then an effort would be made to effect a
compromise: To allow Willis to remain
undiStuTbed as oil inspector and reduce the
fees. A lobby in Willis interest is now en-
gagged in the effort to carry out the scheme
If the bill can be killed in committee
OF before the house, it will be
done; if it is apparent that this
cannot be accomplished a substitute
will be offered to retain the office and abol-
ish the fees. If the members are disposed
to do either one or the other, however. they
will do well to keep track of the Willis
lobby or they will not succeed in abolishng
the office or reducing the fees.
The high license men give no sign as yet
of forcing high license. Prosser's high Ii
cense bill has been in the hands of the house
temperance committee for some time, and a
report is about due Expressions by several
members of the committee lead to the belief
that the bill will be reported favorably,
practically without change, and it is pretty
certain that the house will pass it in any
thing like its present shape. There is but
little talk about the submission of a prohibit
ton amendment to the constitution but the
indications are that the legislature will not
consent to do such thing
Unexpectedly considerable opposition has
sprung up to the bill for soldiers home
1t comes principally from the soldiers them
selves. The idea seems to be spreading
among them that such homes are little bet
ter than almShOuSeS, and several other
plans are suggested for their relief and
maintenance, which it is claimed would be
more satisfactory. This feeling is not very
pronounced as yet, and it is not likely that
it will develop to such proportions as will
cause the defeat of the bill.
RAMSEY AND IIENNEPIN.
The Ramsey and Hennepin delegations
have not done much as yet in the way of
local legislation 1t is understood, though.
that they are loaded TO the muzzle, and be-
fore the end of the session will get in their
share of bills, on an almost endless variety
of subjects. Minneapolis has three bridge
bills. The delegation will also ask for
authority to issue 81, 613. 900 bonds for va
riouS PURPOSES; to deed the Exposition site
and exempt it from taxation; to define the
patrol limits; to amend the charter in re-
gard to the duties and powers of the park
commissioners; to create q board of public
works and police and fire commissioners;
to define the powers of the street
commissioner; to change the time
of holding city elections from
spring to fall; to create the office of deputy
engineer: to readjust the tax levy; to re-
district the city into wards; to combine the
ward funds in one general fund; to author
iZe permanent improvement revolving
fund. anda score of other bills of more or
less Importance. st. Paul wants to build
one bridge and the Ramsey delegation will
likely introduce bills providing for a new
system of assessments; also, a park COM
mission: probably for an additional Judge
in the Second judicial district and to rediS-
trict the city; an issue of bonds to the
amount of 81, $40. 900 for various purposes,
including $500, 600 for the bridge and
$3.50. 600 for parks. The full list is printed
III an article which follows. There will be
number of other important measures in
troduced.
The committee on reapportionment has
not yet considered the matter in any formal
manner. 1t has discussed it in a gem
eraI way, but no conclusions have been
reached. The committee is made up in
such way that all interests are protected
Ramsey has one member of the committee
Rogers and Hennepin has one-Pettit
The southeast is represented by Hoppn, of
Mower; the southwest by Jones. of Red
wood; the west by johnson. of Swift; the
east by Gregory, of Washington; the north
east by Knox. of Aitkin; the northwest by
Baker, of Norman, and MIR. Barker, of
1santi. represents thelcentral part of the
state Politically the committee is very
sided, Gregory being the only DEM
Ocrat. 1t is expected that the committee
will get to work this week.
MORE LAND NEEDED.
And M ore Bonds 10 Ese Authorized to